How to pronounce entrepreneurs
Say it like ahn-truh-pruh-NURZ. Entrepreneurs has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NURZ).
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- ahn
- truh
- pruh
- NURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrepreneurs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of entrepreneurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-truh-pruh-NURZ.
What does entrepreneurs mean?
- plural of entrepreneur How to pronounce entrepreneur
Words that rhyme with entrepreneurs
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Questions about saying entrepreneurs
How do you pronounce entrepreneurs?
Say ahn-truh-pruh-NURZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɝz/. In British English it is /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrepreneurs?
Entrepreneurs has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NURZ). Broken into parts: ahn · truh · pruh · NURZ.
Is entrepreneurs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːz/ (on-truh-pruh-NURZ).